Theorizing African American Music
We are pleased to announce the third meeting of “Theorizing African American Music,” to take place in person, June 5–7, 2025, at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. TAAM-Emory will feature paper sessions, a panel on HBCU musics, a panel featuring Black composers, a keynote by Horace Maxile, and two evening concerts on June 5 and 7. *Registration is required*
TAAM highlights African American and Black perspectives on music and music theory, perspectives that have historically been marginalized in the United States. This conference provides a platform for scholars interested in the theory and analysis of African American music. TAAM foregrounds Black voices as we welcome all music theorists, musicologists, ethnomusicologists, music critics, composers, performers, and others invested in African American music. The intent of the conference is twofold. First, we address the historical erasure of African American scholars and their perspectives from the discipline of music theory. Equally important, we include…
University Event Topic: Arts. Seminars & Workshops. Department / Organization: Music at Emory. Music Department. Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgAjCUfW6lxS0AVrYuX-D_sEkeBz2pBKHuVrch2v5wwzIn9Q/viewform. Venue: Varies. Cost: Registration is $30 for students and $50 for all others. Contact Name: Simone McGaw Evans. Contact Email: smcgawe@emory.edu.
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 2:00 PM.
Performing Arts Studio
1804 N Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA 30322.
Theorizing African American Music
We are pleased to announce the third meeting of “Theorizing African American Music,” to take place in person, June 5–7, 2025, at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. TAAM-Emory will feature paper sessions, a panel on HBCU musics, a panel featuring Black composers, a keynote by Horace Maxile, and two evening concerts on June 5 and 7. *Registration is required*
TAAM highlights African American and Black perspectives on music and music theory, perspectives that have historically been marginalized in the United States. This conference provides a platform for scholars interested in the theory and analysis of African American music. TAAM foregrounds Black voices as we welcome all music theorists, musicologists, ethnomusicologists, music critics, composers, performers, and others invested in African American music. The intent of the conference is twofold. First, we address the historical erasure of African American scholars and their perspectives from the discipline of music theory. Equally important, we include…
University Event Topic: Arts. Seminars & Workshops. Department / Organization: Music at Emory. Music Department. Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgAjCUfW6lxS0AVrYuX-D_sEkeBz2pBKHuVrch2v5wwzIn9Q/viewform. Venue: Varies. Cost: Registration is $30 for students and $50 for all others. Contact Name: Simone McGaw Evans. Contact Email: smcgawe@emory.edu.
Friday, June 6, 2025, 8:00 AM.
Performing Arts Studio
1804 N Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA 30322.
Theorizing African American Music
We are pleased to announce the third meeting of “Theorizing African American Music,” to take place in person, June 5–7, 2025, at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. TAAM-Emory will feature paper sessions, a panel on HBCU musics, a panel featuring Black composers, a keynote by Horace Maxile, and two evening concerts on June 5 and 7. *Registration is required*
TAAM highlights African American and Black perspectives on music and music theory, perspectives that have historically been marginalized in the United States. This conference provides a platform for scholars interested in the theory and analysis of African American music. TAAM foregrounds Black voices as we welcome all music theorists, musicologists, ethnomusicologists, music critics, composers, performers, and others invested in African American music. The intent of the conference is twofold. First, we address the historical erasure of African American scholars and their perspectives from the discipline of music theory. Equally important, we include…
University Event Topic: Arts. Seminars & Workshops. Department / Organization: Music at Emory. Music Department. Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgAjCUfW6lxS0AVrYuX-D_sEkeBz2pBKHuVrch2v5wwzIn9Q/viewform. Venue: Varies. Cost: Registration is $30 for students and $50 for all others. Contact Name: Simone McGaw Evans. Contact Email: smcgawe@emory.edu.
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 8:00 AM.
Performing Arts Studio
1804 N Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA 30322.
International Euphonium and Tuba Festival Concert
2025 Emory Department of Music | Summer Camp Programs
Free Event/No Ticket Required
The evening's concert features International Euphonium Tuba (IET) Festival Participant Ensembles and the Georgia Brass Band.
For the past 22 years, the International Euphonium Tuba Festival has hosted more than 150 performers from around the globe at Emory University for a week of concerts, master classes, lessons, camaraderie, and workshops! Experience a different kind of heavy metal music with performers from Norway, England, Switzerland, the US, South America, and more. Audiences are invited to enjoy a tour-de-force of sound with free public concerts at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18— featuring the Georgia Brass Band—and 7:30 p.m on Saturday, June 21—the closing gala concert featuring more than 150 participant performers partnering with the beautiful Jaeckel Organ!
These free concerts bring an amazing variety of music to the Schwartz Center stage through the virtuosity of the tuba and euphonium.
Recommended parking for…
University Event Topic: Arts. School: All Emory University. Department / Organization: Music at Emory. Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. Type of Art: Music - Instrumental Performances. Event Open To: All (Public). Building/Room: Donna & Marvin Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. Contact Name: Adam Frey. Contact Email: adam@euphonium.com.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 7:30 PM.
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts: Emerson Concert Hall | 1700 North Decatur Rd.
International Euphonium and Tuba Festival Gala Concert
2025 Emory Department of Music | Summer Camp Programs
Free Event/No Ticket Required
The evening's concert features International Euphonium Tuba (IET) Festival Participant Ensembles and the Georgia Brass Band.
For the past 22 years, the International Euphonium Tuba Festival has hosted more than 150 performers from around the globe at Emory University for a week of concerts, master classes, lessons, camaraderie, and workshops! Experience a different kind of heavy metal music with performers from Norway, England, Switzerland, the US, South America, and more. Audiences are invited to enjoy a tour-de-force of sound with free public concerts at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18— featuring the Georgia Brass Band—and 7:30 p.m on Saturday, June 21—the closing gala concert featuring more than 150 participant performers partnering with the beautiful Jaeckel Organ!
These free concerts bring an amazing variety of music to the Schwartz Center stage through the virtuosity of the tuba and euphonium.
Recommended parking for…
University Event Topic: Arts. School: All Emory University. Department / Organization: Music at Emory. Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. Type of Art: Music - Instrumental Performances. Event Open To: All (Public). Building/Room: Donna & Marvin Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. Contact Name: Adam Frey. Contact Email: adam@euphonium.com.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 7:30 PM.
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts: Emerson Concert Hall | 1700 North Decatur Rd.